Floral Discoveries in Woods

With the fantastic weather we have been having lately it has finally began to feel like summer and I for one could not be more happy. Spring is a fantastic time to get… Continue reading →

The First Day Of Spring

It is the first of February which marks the official start of Spring. For me this marks the start of one of the funnest and busiest times in the plant world. In the… Continue reading →

The First Sign of Spring

Many gardeners will have noticed spring slowly creeping in to their gardens over the past few weeks; as plants start to form small buds full of hope for the coming months. For me… Continue reading →

Dealing with the aftermath

My recent Kildare Post column, which you can find below, dealt with dealing with the aftermath of Storm Rachel. While my own garden escaped with minimal damage from the high winds the rest… Continue reading →

A Garden Escapee

With the past week being so damp and over-cast and you’d be surprised to find any shred of brightness in the garden. Luckily you would be wrong and there are a few delights… Continue reading →

About Your Garden Grand Opening

When you think about Kilcock you do not often think of it as a Mecca for gardening talks and event.  And this is something that annoys me because as a fully fledged plant… Continue reading →

Wordless Wednesday – Dew soaked apple

A harvest of purple

The weekend just gone was a rather productive one if I do say so myself! Saturday was spent getting all those jobs done that I have not had the time to do and… Continue reading →

Approaching Autumn in the Garden

There is a definite shift in the seasons in the last couple of weeks. The garden is showing clear signs of entering into autumn. For me this is a brilliant time in the… Continue reading →

Kildare Post Gardening Column – Third Best Garden In The World

I think by now you will know I am a big fan of the gardens at Powerscourt Estate. I have talked so much about their great trees and roses here before. It will… Continue reading →